Dehradun is famous for - 'Khatmals' Bed Bugs

Last year in May when I was checking out of Almora's Ambassador Hotel,Manager asked me if my stay was fine and if Bed had any 'Khatmals' (Bed-Bugs).I was surprised that he asked about 'Khatmals' and said no the bed was comfortable and no Bed-Bugs.

This time around in June I went to Dehradun planning to take morning Bus to Shimla.I stayed for night in a near by Motel.It was quite spacious,staff was courteous and food of good quality.But when I lay on Bed to sleep soon I had this biting itching feeling on my back and shoulders and around neck.I complained to the Bell-Boy,he said it must be 'Khatmals' who are quite notorious this time of the year.He changed the Bed asking me to wash off any bugs clinging to my skin.I took a bath again after he was gone and went to sleep,itching feeling slowly subsiding away.

Later I had a talk with my friend Ravinder Singh Karkee,he told me Dehradun is quite notorious for 'Khatmals'.